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Today Special Olympics North America and Special Olympics Florida signed documents to bring the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games to Orlando, held June 5-10, 2022.

According to Disney, the Special Olympics serves as the world’s largest sports organization empowering people with intellectual disabilities, and the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics Florida, as well as mark the largest humanitarian event in Florida’s history.

The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will be comprised of 15 Olympic-style team and individual sports, as well as five potential demonstration sports, and is expected to bring together more than 4,000 elite athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosts several other Special Olympics Florida events, including the State Summer Games, the State Fall Classic and the State Golf Championships.

More details on the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will be released soon!

For more information on upcoming events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, such as the Memorial Day Baseball Classic later this month and the upcoming Jr. NBA World Championship in August, please visit espnwwos.com.

In addition to watching the players practice, fans can test their own football skills the NFL Pro Bowl Experience – a free, interactive fan zone with fun activities for the whole family. Open daily at 10 a.m. starting Wednesday, the NFL Pro Bowl Experience gives fans the opportunity to get even closer to the action with new football-related activities, immersive exhibits and sponsor activations.

After watching the pros, fans can get a look at the future at one of the NFL’s premier youth football events – the NFL FLAG Championships on Friday and Saturday. Fans interested in exclusive access to NFL-themed games and activities, youth football clinics and more, must register for the NFL Fan Mobile Pass.

The Pro Bowl fun extends beyond the field, too. There’s a Pro Bowl Fun Run Series at the Track & Field Complex at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Saturday at 1 pm. The event features distances for runners of all ages and abilities, and participants will receive a finisher medallion, a race bib and a commemorative item, plus post-race refreshments. Runners can also expect to see some of their favorite Disney characters, Pro Bowl cheerleaders and mascots along the way. Spots are still available here.

With complimentary parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, fans can partake in all of the exciting Pro Bowl action all week long! Fans can also head over to Disney Springs to catch the NFL Pro Bowl All-Star Pep Rally starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 27. The Pep Rally will feature special entertainment, games, NFL Cheerleaders and Mascot appearances, and more!

Those are just some of the many Pro Bowl Week activities here. To learn more ways to get in on the action or to purchase tickets for Sunday’s game at Camping World Stadium, visit http://www.nfl.com/probowl.

On January 12, 2018, Disney officially opened the doors to its new multi-purpose arena at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, further expanding the 220-acre sports venue that is widely regarded as the leading facility for youth sports in America.

ESPN Wide World of Sports executives and other key stakeholders celebrated the occasion with a special dedication ceremony featuring a giant ribbon-cutting, plus a cheerleading routine with Minnie Mouse in her new cheerleader uniform.

Looking forward, the 300,000-square-foot venue, named The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, will host a variety of sports for girls and boys, such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and, in particular, cheerleading and dance, starting with the prestigious UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship which took place over the weekend. The 8,000-seat arena is one of the largest in the country designed specifically for cheer and dance events.

Stay tuned for more news about the sports complex coming up this year.

Disney character appearances and special moments such as kids running the bases after every game are just some of the many in-game entertainment opportunities that make Braves spring training at Disney a grand slam.

Spring training game tickets go on sale Dec. 11 at www.espnwwos.com/braves, through Ticketmaster outlets 800-745-3000 and at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Box Office.

Disney has announced the entertainment schedule for this year’s Night of Joy featuring 15 of Contemporary Christian music’s greatest artists. The event will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9.

Headliners include Christian music legends like Mercy Me, Amy Grant, and Steven Curtis Chapman. In addition, Matthew West will serve as host over the two nights and introduce the artists.

Here’s the schedule of entertainment (Times/Artists subject to change):

Friday, September 8, 2017
CHAMPION STADIUM

6 p.m. – Danny Gokey

6:50 p.m. – Natalie Grant

8:15 p.m. – Zach Williams

9:30 p.m. – tobyMac

11:45 p.m. – MercyMe

HP FIELDHOUSE

6:30 p.m. – Rend Collective

8:30 p.m. – Matt Maher

10:45 p.m. – Colton Dixon

Saturday, September 9, 2017
CHAMPION STADIUM

6 p.m. – Jordan Feliz

8 p.m. – Kirk Franklin

10:15 p.m. – Steven Curtis Chapman

11:15 p.m. – Amy Grant

HP FIELDHOUSE

6:30 p.m. – Tye Tribbett

8:30 p.m. – Jeremy Camp

10:45 p.m. – Crowder

Please note, some events which were part of Fields of Joy last year, will move into the J Center as part of Fan Fest, which includes appearances by Night of Joy artists, Disney character meet-and greets, video games, sporting activities and more.

Tickets are now on sale for Disney Night of Joy 2017, starting at $45 plus tax for single day concert tickets. Guest can check out nightofjoy.com or 407-W-DISNEY for tickets and information. Groups of 10 or more can click here or call 877-NITE-JOY to purchase group tickets and learn about group discounts and benefits.